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Z-0464-2011

DX-G Digitizer, manufactured by Agfa-Gevart NV, Mortsel, Belgium

AGFA Healthcare Corp. / initiated 2010-10-08 / Terminated / root cause: packaging

AGFA Corp. began a recall of DX-G Digitizer, manufactured by Agfa-Gevart NV, Mortsel, Belgium on . The reason FDA records is "Packaging was switched between a DX-G Digitizer and a DX-M Digitizer, resulting in the wrong product, which is not sold in the US, being shipped to the consignee". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0464-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
AGFA Healthcare Corp.
Product
DX-G Digitizer, manufactured by Agfa-Gevart NV, Mortsel, Belgium.
Product code
MQB Solid State X-Ray Imager (Flat Panel/Digital Imager)
Reason for recall
Packaging was switched between a DX-G Digitizer and a DX-M Digitizer, resulting in the wrong product, which is not sold in the US, being shipped to the consignee.
Root cause tag
packaging
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Agfa halted Installation of the incorrect unit, and the unit was sent to Agfa warehouse in Carlstadt, NJ, where it is being held in quarantine for export.
Quantity in commerce
One unit
Distribution
Nationside Distribution: to NJ.
Product codes and lots
Model 5170/100